Other Information:Ralph was educated at Berkhamsted and Birmingham University, graduating in dentistry in 1911 and in medicine in 1912. He is listed in the 1915 Army List as serving as a Lieutenant for the 1/2nd South Midland Field Ambulance. He ended his active service as lieutenant-colonel commanding the 2nd South Midland Field Ambulance. In 1935 he was appointed A.D.M.S. to the 48th Division R.A.M.C. with the rank of colonel. After the war he established himself in Birmingham as a dental surgeon with special interest in oral surgery. He set up dental departments at the Children's and Selly Oak Hospitals, and was also responsible for the dental care of patients at the Ear, Nose and Throat Hospital. In 1944 he was promoted to brigadier with responsibility for the development of consultant services in the Royal Army Dental Corps. In 1947 he was appointed honorary dental surgeon to the King, and retired from the appointment at the age of 77. Ralph enjoyed bridge, was a first class shot, and was a distinguished member of the Edgbaston Tennis aub. He was the son of George Alexander Broderick of South Africa.
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